Privacy Policy

Hugs Around America Foundation

P.O. Box 193

Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038

Hugs Around America Foundation (“we,” “our,” or “us”) respects your privacy and is committed to protecting the information you provide when using our website and services.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information: We collect personal information that you voluntarily provide to use our wellness tools, including:

Your Name
Your Mobile Number (for SMS delivery)
Your Email Address
Personal message content submitted through the website for self-delivery

Automatically Collected Information:

When you visit our website, we may automatically collect certain information, including IP address, browser type, device information, and date/time of access.

Cookies and Tracking Technologies:

We use cookies and analytics tools, such as Google Analytics, to improve website performance and user experience. You may adjust your browser settings to refuse cookies.

2. How We Use Information

We use collected information to:

Deliver a one-time, user-initiated digital hug via SMS to your own device as requested.
Operate and maintain our website.
Improve our services and user experience for personal wellness.

3. SMS Communications

Our service allows users to request delivery of a one-time, non-marketing SMS message to their own mobile device for the purpose of personal reflection and wellness. By submitting your phone number, you acknowledge that you are requesting a one-time message be sent to you.

SMS messages sent through our platform:

Are one-time only and user-initiated.
Are non-marketing in nature.
Identify Hugs Around America Foundation as the sender.
May be subject to standard message and data rates.

Opt-Out & Support: Users may opt out of future messages at any time by replying STOP. Although our service is designed to send only a one-time requested message, STOP functionality is enabled in accordance with carrier requirements. Users may also request assistance by replying HELP or contacting Hugsaroundamerica@gmail.com.

4. Sharing of Information

We do not sell or rent your personal information. We may share information with service providers who assist us in our technical operations (such as SMS delivery).

Carrier Compliance Disclosure:

Mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing or promotional purposes. All the above categories exclude text messaging originator opt-in data and consent; this information will not be shared with any third parties.

5. Data Retention

We retain personal information only as long as necessary to fulfill the purpose of message delivery, comply with legal obligations, or resolve disputes.

6. Data Security

We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect personal information. However, no method of electronic storage is 100% secure.

7. Your Rights and Choices

You may request information about the personal data we hold or request its deletion by contacting Hugsaroundamerica@gmail.com.

8. Children’s Privacy

Our website and services are not directed to children under the age of 13. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

9. Geographic Scope

Our services are intended for users located in the United States.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Updates will be posted on this page with a revised effective date.

11. Contact Us

If you have questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, cont

act:

Hugs Around America Foundation P.O. Box 193 Glenside, Pennsylvania 19038

Email: hello@hugs4hope.com

12. Agreement

By using our website and services, you acknowledge that you have read, understood, and agree to this Privacy Policy.